Quinoa salad with mixed herbs

Ingredients for 3 servings

Juice from 1/2 lemon

1tsp finely chopped lemon zest

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp sumac

1/2 cup dill

1/2 cup mint

1/2 cup parsley

3 mini bell pepper (100g)

1 mini cucumber (without seeds 100g)

1tbsp EV olive oil

1/2 cup (dry) quinoa

(A) 1tsp salt and 1L water

(B)1/2 cup vegan broth

(or 1/2 tsp vegan broth powder with 1/2 cup water)

How to boil dry quinoa to remove the bitter smell.

(Nobody likes mushy quinoa! Here's the way to do it right)

Step1

Rinse 1/2 cup of quinoa under cold water very well.

Step2

Transfer rinsed quinoa into a pot.

Add (A)1tsp salt and 1L water .

Bring it to a boil first and cook for only 5minutes.

Step3

Strain quinoa and rinse under cold water.

Discard the cloudy water (A) .

Step4

Transfer rinsed quinoa into a pot.

Add (B)1/2 cup vegan broth.

Bring it to a boil and then let it simmer for 5minutes.

Step5

Turn off the heat.

Place a lid and let it steam for 5minutes.

Fluff the quinoa with a spoon.

Let it cool first then squeeze lemon juice.

Step6

Chop all the ingredients.

If you are adding cucumbers, remove seeds.

👉Perhaps you need to prepare a salad for a party?

Don't add salt with vegetables ,and please make sure to add enough salt at the step Step２〜3.

Step7

Mix everything in a big bowl.

Store it in the fridge for at least 30minutes before serving.

Quinoa salad can last 3days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.